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Bois Sacré vs Shamanism Oud

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamanism Oud takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Bois Sacré

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Shamanism Oud

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Bois Sacré1/4
Shamanism Oud2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Shamanism Oud
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Shamanism Oud
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bois Sacré

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Bois SacréMaison du Roc
Shamanism OudSpiritum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value75
Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
iris69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotCardamom
Heart
HazelnutLeatherOrrisBran
Base
Tonka BeanPatchouliAustralian SandalwoodOud Butter
Top
BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Leather and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,788

PerfumerJulie Massé

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#57,341

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois SacréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Sacré opens with a bright flash of bergamot and warm cardamom, quickly shifting into a dry, paper-like orris core. It stays close to the body, wrapping the skin in a cozy blanket of hazelnut and soft suede without turning overly sweet. It is an easy pick for casual autumn days when you want a quiet, comforting wo…

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Shamanism Oud by Spiritum opens with a bright burst of mandarin and bergamot layered over warm cardamom, saffron, and crisp cypress needles. As it settles onto your skin, the fragrance reveals a rich blend of spicy cinnamon, clove, cashmeran, and smooth rose petals. The foundation rests on velvety white oud, smoky inc…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Sacré or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud takes 2 of 4 categories. Bois Sacré is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bois Sacré for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois Sacré or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Bois Sacré 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Sacré or Shamanism Oud?

Projection is very close: Bois Sacré 50/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100 for sillage.

Do Bois Sacré and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Leather and Tonka Bean.

Is Bois Sacré or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Bois Sacré suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Sacré and Shamanism Oud?

Bois Sacré has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Hazelnut, Leather, Orris and Bran, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Australian Sandalwood and Oud Butter. Shamanism Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Rose Oil and Mandarin, heart notes of Clove, Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Vanilla and Leather.

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